Masked Somali national army (SNA) soldiers search through homes for al-Shabaab fighters, during an operation in Ealsha Biyaha, Somalia, Saturday, June, 2, 2012 just a week after al-Shabaab fighters lost control of a refugee settlement in a three-day offensive that also saw troops moved into the agricultural town of Afgoye. ( AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)

An eyewitness told Voice of America, "When the first explosion occurred, I was in a nearby tea restaurant. I came out to see what has happened. I saw a woman driver with a red head scarf speeding towards us, and then, I immediately crossed the road . The second explosion occurred."

Puntland's Mudug regional Governor told Voice of America that the town has recently come under the attack of "ruthless terrorists."

Al-Shabab, a terrorist group within the country, has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Voice of America reported that the attacks are believed to be a response to military operations conducted by U.S.-trained Somali Special forces.

This attack is just one in a series of similar attacks. In July, six people were killed when two suicide car bombs exploded in Mogadishu and 12 were killed in an attack on the capital's Addee International Airport, according to CNN.